Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator

Evergreen Public Schools
Columbia Valley Elementary - Vancouver, Washington

• Job : 5842522
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: Columbia Valley Elementary School

Reports To: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal

Department: Special Services

Hours / Work Times:

• 6.33 Hours Per Day (7:40 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)
• 4.33 Hours on Early-Release Days (7:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. includes 30 minutes unpaid time)
• 6.17 Hours on Designated Full Wednesdays (7:40 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)
• 190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 07/27/26. This position is expected to begin August 24, 2026.

• Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet at least one of the following:
• Pass a score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service Para Pro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS).
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
• Complete a Para educator Apprenticeship Program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Upon hire, new para educators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

• Under direction of the Special Education teacher or IEP manager, provide special education services and supports to elementary and/or secondary students eligible for special education.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Provide one-to-one and group instruction to students as directed by the teacher to meet IEP goals.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
• Assess student progress, evaluate learning, and collect student performance data to ensure progress toward each student’s IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the teacher.
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.
• Address students' bathroom needs as necessary, including lifting and changing students when required.
• Feed students as necessary.
• Handle body fluids as necessary.
• Lift and/or position students as necessary.
• Provide services as planned and directed by related services providers (OT, PT, and SLP).
• Assist students with using assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices.
• Attend various training sessions as necessary.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Vision (66-100%)
• Speaking (66-100%)
• Hearing (66-100%)
• Standing (33-66%)
• Sitting (33-66%)
• Walking (33-66%)
• Writing (Up to 33%)
• Bending (33-66%)
• Stooping (33-66%)
• Reaching (33-66%)
• Squatting (33-66%)
• Lifting (33-66%) Up to 50 lbs. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance.
• At risk for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.
• Running (Up to 33%)

• Reading documents (66-100%)
• Constant Interruptions (66-100%)
• Verbal Communication (66-100%)
• Confidentiality (66-100%)
• Written Communication (Up to 33%)
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks (66-100%)

Computer, typewriter, copy machines, telephone, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform essential functions.

• Basic typing/keyboarding.
• Previous experience working with students in academic areas and/or professional course work in Special Education.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive…